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2027 expedition season

From Transylvania
to the Black Sea

The 2027 Expedition Season marks the launch of this ambitious long-distance horseback adventure, connecting the mountains of Transylvania with the shores of the Black Sea through one continuous route across Romania. Over the course of the journey, riders will travel from mountain forests to alpine meadows, from rolling hills to endless plains, from mighty rivers to vast wetlands, and finally to the shores of the Black Sea.

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The Mountains

The expedition begins in the heart of Transylvania and gradually climbs into the wild landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains. Traditional villages, rolling meadows, ancient forests, and centuries-old rural culture define the first part of the journey. As the route climbs higher into the Carpathians, riders enter one of Europe's last great wilderness regions. Towering forests, alpine meadows, crystal-clear springs, and breathtaking panoramic views accompany every day in the saddle.

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The Danube and the Danube Delta

As the expedition moves eastward, the mighty Danube becomes a constant companion. Europe's second-longest river shapes both the landscape and the rhythm of the journey. Wetlands, lakes, reed beds, and waterways begin to dominate the scenery, creating a fascinating transition between land and water.

The Black Sea Coast

After weeks on horseback, the Black Sea finally appears on the horizon. At the end of this long journey, riders and horses arrive together at the shoreline, where mountains, forests, rivers, plains, and wetlands finally give way to the sea. The moment when horses step into the water after crossing an entire country is unforgettable. The expedition ends where the land meets the waves.

Between the Expedition Stages

Together, these seven stages form a continuous horseback journey of more than 1,000 kilometers across Romania. The expedition season runs from late May until early September 2027.

Stage 1 May 22 – 30 Transylvania → Lake Saint Anna The Mountains

Stage 2 June 5 – 13 Lake Saint Anna → Comandău The Mountains

Stage 3 June 19 – 27 Comandău → Mud Volcanoes The Mountains

Stage 4 July 10 – 18 Mud Volcanoes → Balta Mică a Brăilei The Great Plain

Stage 5 July 24 – Aug 1 Balta Mică a Brăilei → Danube Delta Danube & Floodplains

Stage 6 Aug 14 – 22 Into the Heart of the Danube Delta Danube Delta

Stage 7 Aug 28 – Sep 5 Danube Delta → The Black Sea Black Sea Coast

Stage 1 - € 1,900
Stage 2 - € 1,900
Stage 3 - € 1,900
Stage 4 - € 1,850
Stage 5 - € 1,850
Stage 6 - € 2,000
Stage 7 - € 1,950

Discounts:

Participants booking more than one stage are eligible for a multi-stage booking discount, depending on the number of stages reserved.

Riders joining the full expedition (all stages) receive a significantly reduced overall price, reflecting the commitment to the complete journey.

further small discount is available for returning riders who have previously joined one of our expeditions.

Stage 1: May 22 – May 30, 2027

From the Heart of Transylvania to Lake Saint Anna

The first stage of the 2027 Expedition Season begins where every great journey should begin: in the heart of Transylvania. Leaving our basecamp behind, riders set out on the opening chapter of a horseback expedition that will ultimately cross an entire country.

The route leads through the rolling hills and traditional landscapes of rural Transylvania, where life still follows rhythms shaped by the seasons. Small villages, hay meadows, grazing livestock, and centuries-old farming traditions create a landscape that feels increasingly rare in modern Europe.

Stage 2: June 5 – June 13, 2027

Lake Saint Anna to Comandău

The second stage leaves behind the volcanic landscapes of Lake Saint Anna and ventures deeper into the wild heart of the Eastern Carpathians. If Stage 1 serves as an introduction to expedition life, Stage 2 is where riders truly enter the wilderness.

Stage 3: June 19 – June 27, 2027

Comandău to
the Mud Volcanoes

Stage 3 carries the expedition across some of the most dramatic and varied terrain of the entire journey. Leaving Comandău behind, riders continue through the southern reaches of the Carpathian landscape, crossing mountains, forested ridges, remote valleys, and traditional pastoral regions.

Stage 4: July 10 – July 18, 2027

Mud Volcanoes to
Balta Mică a Brăilei

Leaving the Mud Volcanoes behind, the expedition continues eastward through the rolling landscapes of Buzău County. Although the highest mountains are now behind us, the terrain remains surprisingly diverse, with ridges, valleys, vineyards, forests, and traditional farming communities shaping the route.

Stage 5: July 24 – August 1, 2027

Balta Mică a Brăilei
to the Danube Delta

After reaching the Danube floodplains, the expedition continues eastward along one of Europe's greatest rivers. This stage follows the Lower Danube through a landscape shaped entirely by water, where wetlands, lakes, channels, reed beds, and floodplain forests become an increasingly dominant part of everyday life.

Stage 6: August 14 – August 22, 2027

Into the Heart of the Danube Delta

Stage 6 takes riders deep into one of Europe's last great wilderness areas: the Danube Delta. After weeks of crossing mountains, forests, hills, plains, and floodplains, the expedition now enters a world unlike any other encountered along the route.

Stage 7: August 28 – September 5, 2027

From the Danube Delta to the Black Sea

The final stage of the expedition is both a journey and a celebration. After more than three months and over one thousand kilometers on horseback, riders leave the heart of the Danube Delta and begin the last chapter of an extraordinary adventure.

Participants & selection process

One of the most exciting aspects of the 2027 Expedition Season is that it brings together riders from different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, all sharing the same spirit of adventure. Our current plan is to reserve places for a small core team of riders who will complete the entire expedition from Transylvania to the Black Sea. These participants will become the backbone of the journey, sharing every stage of the adventure from beginning to end.

We are aiming to create a core tribe of 8–10 people. This will usually consist of:

From Transylvania
to the Black Sea

THE EXPEDITION STRUCTURE

The full plan for this three-month expedition is carefully structured. The journey is divided into seven stages, with six scheduled stopovers between them. These breaks include four 5-day rest periods and two longer 12-day basecamp stays.

The full plan for this three-month expedition is carefully structured. The journey is divided into seven stages, with six scheduled stopovers between them. These breaks include four 5-day rest periods and two longer 12-day basecamp stays.

THE LANDSCAPES

The Mountains

The Danube and the Danube Delta

Between the Expedition Stages

Discounts:

From the Heart of Transylvania to Lake Saint Anna

Lake Saint Anna to Comandău

Comandău to
the Mud Volcanoes

Mud Volcanoes to
Balta Mică a Brăilei

Balta Mică a Brăilei
to the Danube Delta

Into the Heart of the Danube Delta

From the Danube Delta to the Black Sea

Ready for an unforgetable tour ?

Company

From Transylvania to the Black Sea

THE EXPEDITION STRUCTURE

The full plan for this three-month expedition is carefully structured. The journey is divided into seven stages, with six scheduled stopovers between them. These breaks include four 5-day rest periods and two longer 12-day basecamp stays.

The full plan for this three-month expedition is carefully structured. The journey is divided into seven stages, with six scheduled stopovers between them. These breaks include four 5-day rest periods and two longer 12-day basecamp stays.

THE LANDSCAPES

The Mountains

The Danube and the Danube Delta

Between the Expedition Stages

Discounts:

From the Heart of Transylvania to Lake Saint Anna

Lake Saint Anna to Comandău

Comandău to the Mud Volcanoes

Mud Volcanoes to Balta Mică a Brăilei

Balta Mică a Brăilei to the Danube Delta

Into the Heart of the Danube Delta

From the Danube Delta to the Black Sea

Ready for an unforgetable tour ?

Company

From Transylvania
to the Black Sea

Comandău to
the Mud Volcanoes

Mud Volcanoes to
Balta Mică a Brăilei

Balta Mică a Brăilei
to the Danube Delta